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Now is the best time of the year to take the Blue Cruise, a very special journey through the Turkish expanses of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. Admiring their landscapes from the charming bays, you will enjoy the warm evenings and Turkish cuisine during the moorings of your yacht. We have selected the most beautiful routes where you will fall asleep, swaying lightly on the waves under the starry sky, and wake up looking at the endless water surface...

To the Aegean

The first route of the Blue Cruises passes through the Turkish part of the Aegean Sea. Vessels most often go to Bodrum through it. Gumusluk, Bitez, Yalikavak, Aspat, Cennet and Yasos are the most popular bays in Bodrum, where the very concept of Blue Cruises was born. After entering the bays, you can disembark to visit the 15th-century Bodrum castle and museum of underwater archeology. In addition, Bodrum is considered the center of Aegean, Turkish and world cuisine.

Datca Peninsula: Heaven on Earth

Making a voyage from the Aegean to the Mediterranean, we will moor in Gekova, Datca and Marmaris. Gokova Bay, stretching between the peninsulas of Bodrum and Datca, is very popular with tourists who choose Blue Cruises. The picturesque places of this route include Orak and Sedir Islands, Kufre and Chanak Bays (English Bay), Degirmen Bukyu, Seven Islands, Lajivert Bay and Tavshan Island. Numerous bays of various sizes meet tourists along the coast of Datca: Kurubuk, Palamutbuku, Hayitbuku, Kyzylbuk, Ballidzha Buku, Boynuzdzhuk and Armonika. Here you can walk beautifully among the lush vegetation and visit the majestic ancient city of Knidos. Finally, in the vicinity of Marmaris, you will see the Adakoy peninsula, the islands of Kechi, Guvergin and Chennet, Serche and Bozukkale bays, as well as the Bozburun peninsula. Landing ashore, you can visit many sites of historical and cultural heritage, including the Castle of Marmaris and the ancient cities of Fiskos and Amos.

Göcek is the heart of the Blue Cruise

As you approach the Turkish Riviera, you will notice Göcek, a sailing paradise. In the vicinity of this town are the river Dalyan bordered by reeds and the ancient city of Kaunos. You will fall in love with this area after visiting Osman Aga Bay, Boynuz Bükü, Sarsala and Domuz Islands, as well as Bedri Rahmi Bay near Göcek, which is the key point of most Blue Cruises. Now sunken in the bay, the ruins known as the "Baths of Cleopatra" serve as an excellent place for diving. After all, here the historical object is surrounded by a variety of interesting underwater inhabitants. Another famous stop on Blue Cruises is Fethiye, where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. After diving into the crystal waters, you can spend the night in one of the local coves, fanned by the mountain wind with the aroma of thyme. From Fethiye it is good to go to Oludeniz, also known for its luxurious bays. In Oludeniz, a real paradise for paragliders, you can visit such magnificent places as Kumburnu Bay, Gemiler Island, Kabak and Kydrak Bays, Chevalier Island, Samanlyk Bay, Kalemya, Aquarium and, of course, the Butterfly Valley, where over 80 species of them live.

Dream trip: Kas-Kekova

Another destination for an unforgettable Blue Cruise is the capital of the Turkish Riviera, Antalya, and the pearl of the Mediterranean, the city of Kas. This is one of the most popular resorts in Turkey, where the famous Kaputas beach is located, one of the most beautiful in the world. Also unique is the Blue Cruise to Kalkan and especially to the island of Kekova, an unforgettable wonder surrounded by ancient ruins. The first bay that you will find yourself in when sailing from Kas is the stunning Limanagzi. Further along this delightful route are Guverjin Island, the Dodecanese Islands, Ufak Dere, Inonu, Aperlai, Yaglija, Tersane, Aquarium, Uchagyz, Kalekey and Karalos bays. On this route, you will be surprised by the Korsan Cave (or Pirate Cave) located in Gekkaya Bay, which can only be reached by water.

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